Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $215.68 | 3.189% | $222.558 | $222.56 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
Purchase #2 | $72.67 | 4.855% | $76.1981 | $76.20 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
Purchase #3 | $245.36 | 4.534% | $256.4846 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #4 | $215.50 | 3.545% | $223.1395 | $223.14 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
Purchase #5 | $157.71 | 5.733% | $166.7515 | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
Purchase #6 | $64.79 | 10.719% | $71.7348 | $71.73 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
Purchase #7 | $205.36 | 3.209% | $211.95 | $211.95 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,177.07 | $1,228.8165 | $1,228.81 | $1,228.85 | $1,228.90 |